The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

By Dr. Elissa Farrow March 20, 2024 Leadership futures are where change is not a challenge but an opportunity. As we open our organisations to leadership’s next generation, it’s clear that the future belongs to those who champion collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and adaptability.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

What are your thoughts on the role of certifications in Agile? The agile landscape is replete with various certifications, each promising a certain level of proficiency and skill. In the agile community, a growing sentiment suggests that the focus on certifications might be misplaced.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Is Dogmatism Ruining Your Agile Team's Potential? One of the ghosts of Agile past is dogmatism. It's crucial to understand the specific meanings of terms like Scrum, continuous delivery, or any other aspect of Agile practices, as they have specific implications in our field. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

Are Burndown Charts Really Effective in Agile Environments? Agile project management, particularly in the context of software development, has long been seen as a dynamic, flexible approach to handling the complexities and uncertainties of modern projects. Agile projects, by their nature, are adaptive and responsive.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unveiling the Agile Burndown Trap: A Fresh Perspective on Sprint Planning Agile teams often rely on burndown charts to monitor progress throughout a sprint. In essence, it forces teams into a rigid, plan-driven approach, which is paradoxical to the Agile principles of flexibility and adaptation to change. Enjoy this video?

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Check out this recommended list and navigate the most sought-after Project Management Certifications of 2024. With an extensive military, academic, leadership, and project management education background, he epitomizes resilience, expertise, and a steadfast devotion to fostering growth and success in others.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This journey, although challenging, is immensely rewarding, as it opens up new avenues for innovation and value creation in the agile world. Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we understand the complexities of mastering frameworks like Scrum.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Illusion of Precision: Debunking Agile Banditry in Say-Do Metrics Starting from the basics, let's understand what say-do metrics really entail. This practice of creating 'vanity metrics' was not just a betrayal of agile principles but also a glaring red flag for decision-making based on inaccurate data. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Misstep of Focusing on Story Points and Velocity in Agile Teams As someone working in the realm of Agile, I've observed a common yet troubling trend among many teams: an overemphasis on story points and velocity. This practice not only undermines the essence of Agile but also hampers transparency and honesty within teams.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This method proves especially beneficial in Scrum and Agile environments, where adaptability and practical skills are crucial. Our approach is tailor-made for the evolving needs of professionals in dynamic environments like Scrum and Agile. We also offer custom payment plans for underemployed people – just reach out and ask!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

Are Special Sprints in Agile Truly Beneficial? In my journey with Agile, I've often encountered teams embroiled in what I term 'special sprints' – Sprint zeros, refactoring sprints, and bugfix sprints. At first glance, these sprints appear as a savvy adaptation of Agile. The result?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Changing a traditional production tool is long and difficult, generating high costs, hindering innovation, and causing loss of economic opportunities.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. This understanding forms the foundation upon which you can build your leadership and facilitate effective teamwork. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Servant leadership is about collaboration, trust, empathy, and the ethical use of influence. At the heart of it is the desire to serve people first, with leadership emerging as a by-product of service. They foster cultures where cross-functional collaboration thrives, enhancing innovation and creating value-driven products.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. They also teach and mentor the team in Scrum and other agile practices, ensuring everyone understands why agility is needed in product development and effectively adapting agile ways of working to their context.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt and innovate quickly is not just desirable – it's essential. It's a critical inquiry that leads us into the heart of agile thinking. Another key aspect covered is organizational capability, particularly focusing on innovation and time-to-market.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’ve stepped into 2024, it’s high time to learn what trends in project management are expected to shape the domain in the near future. So, let’s take a closer look at how project management trends are expected to evolve in 2024. So, let’s take a closer look at how project management trends are expected to evolve in 2024.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a professional in the field of Agile and Scrum, I often encounter organizations striving to enhance their team's abilities, particularly in roles such as Scrum Masters. Outcome-Based Assignments : Assignments linked to each session emphasize practical application and innovation, catering to various skill levels and backgrounds.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches. It allows for broader organisational influence, fostering agile principles across different organisational layers and business units. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They advocate for business agility, promoting agile principles and practices beyond their team, therefore influencing the broader organisational culture. This involves navigating organisational politics and working with stakeholders to foster a more agile and responsive business environment. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Outcome-Based Assignments: Our assignments are closely linked to each session, focusing on practical application and innovation. We're excited to offer immersive classes bundled as Learning Journeys from 2024. Each session is designed to be digestible, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of each concept at a comfortable pace.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we offer Immersion Training that rethinks traditional learning methods. Join us in 2024 for Learning Journeys like Professional Scrum Product Owner & Product Backlog Management Skills and Professional Agile Leadership Essentials & Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM).

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

With the growth in new types of projects, especially strategic projects that require innovation and creativity, the chances of many of these projects failing is quite large. As an example, Agile and Scrum are much better at tracking and reporting the creation of business value than the waterfall approach. Register here !

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are my 2024 project management outlooks, which is also where I’m basing some of my professional development on. AI can’t take over leadership, trust, relationship building, decision making, or strategic discussions, and that’s where I would rather spend my time. “We need to be more agile!”

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Ces innovations percutantes aux allures de jouets sont le faux-nez d’un changement profond de paradigme industriel basé sur la rapidité de changement, l’open-source, la décentralisation, et la composabilité. Pour innover, le coût du changement doit tendre vers zéro. C’est une rupture de modèle, et certains l’ont bien compris.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Still unsure check out: Exploring the Different Ways People Learn: A Discussion about Immersive Learning Formats Enhancing Organizational Learning with Immersive Scrum Training Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we are pioneering a new approach to professional development through our Immersion Training programs.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It offers a platform for learners to question traditional methods and explore innovative solutions, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Starting in 2024, our immersive classes will be available as Learning Journeys. You can book these bundles individually or together.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

Their leadership style is characterised by focusing on outcomes and business impact rather than just processes. They leverage Scrum to enhance market position, drive revenue growth, and improve operational efficiency, thus aligning agile practices with broader business objectives. © 2024 wowefy.com

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Regardless of whether or not the project team practices agile or waterfall methodologies, acknowledging achievements both big and small can foster a culture of dedication to the team. Whether it’s coding skills, leadership training, or time management techniques, nurturing continuous learning benefits everyone! Sign up here!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. It enables organizations to remain agile, responsive, and competitive by fostering regular assessment and refinement.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

By Nicholas Mendez March 13, 2024 Are you ready to take your project management career to the next level? Through the certification process, candidates delve into a comprehensive curriculum that covers various project management methodologies, including agile and waterfall approaches. 2024, January 1). Further Reading LinkedIn.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This typically takes the form of 2 full days of training for your PSM/CSM or other agile class. Immersive learning is the future of Agile and Scrum training, hopefully, all learning. Starting in 2024, we will be running immersive classes in bundles as Learning Journeys that you can book together or on their own!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? Sie können sich hier für den Newsletter „Food for Agile Thought“ anmelden und sich über 49.000 Abonnenten anschließen. ?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

With digital project management skills like effective online communication, robust leadership, data literacy, adaptability, professional and personal life stress management, and adept virtual team management, you can lead your projects to completion. Don't let the digital age leave you behind.

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